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A Worthy Throwback: Nicki Minaj Takes on Sexism, Does Makeup

Jul 10, 2012

Carmen’s Team Pick:

It was July 6, 2012. It was just another day on UpWorthy. And then, there was Nicki Minaj.

The video itself is nostalgic, an Internet classic for Minaj’s truest fans. It’s footage from the MTV documentary on the rapper that came out in 2010, and centers entirely around Nicki’s feelings on sexism in her industry. But it’s just as relevant now as ever.

Please watch this. Maybe you never have or maybe you used to watch it daily. Either way it is your affirmation for the day.

“When I am assertive, I’m a bitch. When a man is assertive, he’s a boss. He bossed up. No negative connotation behind ‘bossed up.’ But lots of negative connotation behind being a bitch.”

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Carmen spent six years with Autostraddle, most recently as Community Director, Feminism Editor and Social Media Co-Director. She is now the Managing Digital Editor at Ms. , host of Bitch Media’s POPAGANDA podcast and Contributing Editor and co-founder of Argot magazine. Her words have also been published by BuzzFeed, ElixHER, Everyday Feminism, Girlboss, Mic, MEL, and Feministing, among others. Her successful work over the last decade in digital feminism—as a writer, social media maven and activist leader—has earned her the titles of “digital native,” “intimidating to some,” and “vapid and uninteresting.” Everything else you need to know about her you can find out at carmenfuckingrios.com.

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